Third time is the charm for Ryder Green at Karns

Scenes from the Karns vs. Campbell County high school baseball game Thursday, April 6, 2018.

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Karn's Ryder Green (22) shares a moment with one of his coaches at a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County.(Photo: Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel)Buy Photo

After previous high-profile stops at Hardin Valley and Knoxville Christian, Ryder Green has finally found a home at Karns.

Green, a senior who has committed to play baseball at Vanderbilt, has made a seamless transition as a team leader and catalyst for the highly-regarded Beavers.

“He’s a good kid,” said Karns coach Matt Hurley.

“The biggest things he brings are two things. One, he’s a flat gamer. He’ll do anything to help the team win.

“Two, he has come over here and become a leader even though we’re a senior-laden team – we’ve got seven of them (seniors), in fact. He has embraced his role and the guys really look up to him. That’s a big deal.”

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Karns' Ryder Green gets up after sliding into second during a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Fans sit in the stands on a cool spring evening during a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Campbell County players walk towards the dugout before a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Campbell County's Drew Jordan slides into third as Karns' Nick Miles attempts to make the play during a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Karn's Ryder Green (22) shares a moment with one of his coaches at a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Karn's Ryder Green (22) speaks to his coach in the dugout at a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Campbell County's Drew Jordan slides into second as Karns' Brian Bell attempts to make the play during a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Campbell County's Thomas Wilson catches a ball without his glove during a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Campbell County's Landon Addington makes a catch while backed up by teammates during a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Campbell County's Dylan Berry reacts to getting hit with a pitch after making it to first base during a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Karn's Ryder Green (22) speaks to his coach before batting at a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Fans chat as Campbell County's Zach Rutherford pitches during a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Campbell County's Landon Addington sprints to first during a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Karn's Ryder Green (22) stands in the outfield during a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Karn's Ryder Green (22) prepares to take a swing during a high school baseball game between Karns and Campbell County Thursday, April 5, 2018. Karns defeated Campbell County. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

Green’s transfer to Knoxville Christian last season was triggered amidst charges by his mother, Sheri Super, that Hardin Valley coaches abused players by hitting them with baseballs during batting drills.

The claims were investigated and proved to be unsubstantiated by Tennessee Department of Children's Services. Hardin Valley coaches filed a lawsuit against Super.